Therapists in Arkansas

I help clients find a greater sense of themselves by helping them to become more aware of their own human nature. I aim to empower clients to become clear about their goals and how to achieve them. Clients can hope to gain greater understanding and respect for their own inner ability to find resolution. In counseling, people feel supported while working through real and perceived barriers at their own pace. I believe each of us has the wisdom we seek within ourselves; the key is to access that wisdom and to believe in it.

"I believe in treating every individual as a unique person with dreams, ambitions, and desires that should be encouraged, pursued, and always regarded with respect."

Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and healing! In this place of reverence, compassion intertwines with courage and curiosity, guiding us towards a mindful exploration of your inner world. Together, we embark on a path of trauma exploration, nurturing resilience, and unlocking the boundless potential within you. I have 18 years of experience practicing and teaching yoga and mindfulness and eight years of experience providing individual and relationship therapy that is LGBTQ Affirming and sex positive. Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." - Nido Qubein

Change is an inevitable part of life, it is also something we often fear and resist. As your therapist I assist you in activating your motivation and developing skills to guide you through the process. Whether your motivation is coming from a personal or relationship crisis, a long term difficulty, or simply the desire to create a better, happier future - I use therapy as a guided exploration toward solutions and the development of skills necessary for creating change. Learning WHAT, and HOW to change is at the core of my training, experience and my approach to therapy with clients.

Are you Stuck? Maybe your professional life is thriving, but your relationships are a mess. Maybe it's the other way around. I welcome your rough edges, embarrassing mistakes, relationship drama, or shameful experiences. I am passionate about helping people get unstuck. Whether it's a relationship issue, a personal hangup, grief and loss, professional burnout, or difficulty overcoming a traumatic experience, together, we will take some significant steps toward you feeling better and toward your life goals.

I have a MS in Counseling Psychology earned from the University of Central Arkansas in 2010. I have been an Independently Licensed Psychological Examiner since 2013 which allows me to provide services most counselors cannot, such as psychological evaluations. I enjoy working everyone and I am LGBTQ affirming! I have worked with parents, children, adults, foster caregivers, behavioral health providers, caregivers for adults and children who suffer from chronic disorders, couples, as well those struggling to accept a loved one's lifestyle. I am authentic and genuine with my clients, and this is not about me this is your hour!

We have all been going through so much over the last four years with COVID and world wide traumas. I am a “baby boomer” and a survivor of COVID. I understand the anxiety we all feel with so many unknowns and so much grief and loss. We are all on a journey of recovery. I can help with that journey. I care and have the training and empathy to be a guide towards health. My therapuetic style is holistic: focusing on a mind, body and spiritual connection. I work with my patients to promote positive change; we are partners on the journey. Most of my sessions are online which is very convenient for my patients. I am very good at my job.

I attended Harding University and graduated with my B.A. in Psychology and my M.S. in Counseling. I have 24 years of experience in the mental health field. I primarily treat adults who are suffering from depression, anxiety, trama, PTSD, relationship issues, grief, bipolar disorder, and personality disorder. I believe that every client I treat deserves respect and has the ability to empower themselves to meet their individual life goals. I love what I do and I appreciate every client who walks through my door. I have a specialization in grief therapy and trauma.

Your life feels like an absolute $hit show most days but the show must go on. Your drug use has shattered all of your close relationships. You put on a fake smile, expensive perfume, your best cuff links, and you boss your way through the day. You may do the direct opposite; you get everyone out of the house, slink into bed, pull the covers over your head and pray for change because life just feels like it's too much to bear. It sucks and we get it. Let's work together to get your life feeling manageable again. We are a small, black owned practice with 2 generations and 35 years of combined experience. Bring your worst; we got you!

Hi, I'm Dr. Shona Palmer, and I'm so glad that your search for optimal health and well-being has led you here! I am passionate about helping you create a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life. After working as a psychologist for more than twenty years, I noticed that many clients arrived at my office with many aspects of their lives out of balance. If one system is out of balance, usually others are. I increasingly began focusing on integrative psychology and helping others restore health utilizing a holistic approach that encompasses body, mind and spirit.

I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with a child struggling with ADHD, an individual learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple struggling, or an entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.

Life isn't always easy and our expectations are often different than we imagined. I help couples, pre-marital couples & individuals in many of these life circumstances, such as infidelity, trauma, depression, anxiety, also feeling like you are not good enough, not worthy. If you want to grow and achieve your goals for your life I would be honored to help you. How you overcome these obstacles should define you, not the hurt. If you would like to live in the future not in the past, then I am the right therapist for you, your goals are my goals. I work at your pace within the comfort of your environment via Telehealth.

I have a passion for working with people seeking to find healing, growth, and a sense of identity in their lives. I strive to provide a calm, safe, and supportive space for all people. I have experience with career counseling, assessment, family, couples, and individual therapy formats dealing with a variety of issues, including family and/or marital conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, etc.. I work alongside my clients to help empower and support them on their individual journeys.

Successful people want to learn, grow, and be their best, but sometimes life stuff gets in the way. My focus is to help you to create additional choices and new patterns of behavior with a heavy focus on purpose, hope, and developing a deep sense of self. If you are one of these people, whether you need support with major life events or just day to day issues, give me a call or send me an email.

Argenta Counseling and Wellness provides Counseling, Medication Management and Wellness Services for Children, Adults and Couples in Central Arkansas, Tennessee and Florida. We have locations in North Little Rock, West Little Rock, Conway, Saline County and Germantown, Tennessee. Call or visit our website to make an appointment today!

For many years my clients have primarily been individuals, groups, and families coming out of abusive and sometimes violent relationships and addiction. Although that was the original primary focus, most of them also struggled with other accompanying factors like depression, anxiety and other serious mental health diagnoses. My clinical focus has recently shifted to more of a community-based population. I have found this work incredibly rewarding. I enjoy working with additional needs such as grief, prenatal, postpartum depression, and abandonment trauma to name a few.

Intimacy/Sexual issues can be difficult to discuss and people are reluctant. In fact, many people struggle with feelings of inadequacy/lack of fulfillment in relation to their sexual experience. Sexual dysfunctions affect both men and women. My desire is to help people struggling with sexual problems and to help people live a more fulfilled intimacy/sexual life. I provide a non-judgmental place for people to safely articulate their concerns. I will help you figure out what is causing these struggles and help resolve them. In addition to sexual issues, I also work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD and other issues.

Have you ever wondered which experience in your life most affects how you feel? If your answer is "relationships," we should talk. I am passionate about helping couples and individuals mend broken relationships and work towards victory in dealing with issues including depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, struggle with their spiritual walk and other personal challenges. There is Hope! Jer 29:11

Accepting new clients; limited Saturday appointments available. Serving clients statewide in Arkansas and Washington. I specialize in working with couples and adult individuals. I am passionate about exploring and strengthening romantic relationships, your relationship with yourself, and connections with others around you. In my role as your therapist, I walk with you through the complexities of your life so you may curate more choices and awareness to foster the type of relationship that brings you peace and satisfaction.